毯子

• Pinyin: tǎn zi
• Hanzi breakdown: 毯 = 毛 (fur/wool) + 炎 (flame, phonetic); 子 = noun suffix

Meaning

Blanket. A soft covering used for warmth, typically on beds or sofas.

A general term for blankets of various types — wool blankets, fleece throws, electric blankets, etc. Used in everyday domestic contexts. Also appears in compounds like 地毯 (carpet) and 毛毯 (wool blanket).

Examples

1. 天冷了，把沙发上那条毯子拿过来盖着看电视吧。 It's getting cold — grab that blanket from the sofa so we can watch TV.
2. 飞机上的毯子太薄了，根本挡不住空调的冷气。 The blankets on the airplane are too thin; they can't block the cold from the AC at all.
3. 她给宝宝盖上一条柔软的毯子，轻轻拍着哄他入睡。 She covered the baby with a soft blanket and gently patted him to sleep.

Usage Guide

Context: home, everyday

Tone: casual

Do Say

• 给我拿条毯子。(Get me a blanket.)
• 毯子很暖和。(The blanket is very warm.)

Don't Say

• 把被子叫'毯子' (毯子 is thinner than 被子 — 被子 is a quilt or comforter for sleeping)

Origin & History

毯 is a blanket or rug, 子 is a noun suffix. The character 毯 contains 毛 (hair/fur), indicating a textile.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal